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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Sept. 18 shape Memphis taxes, transit and traditions?
  • How Memphis leaders plan to keep violent crime trending downward
  • How did a delayed Delta flight create a Memphis funeral nightmare?

Also on today's calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Memphis and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 98, low: 70.
  • Tuesday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 18? A look back through the years (commercialappeal.com) — Memphis residents get a snapshot of what Sept. 18 has meant for their city, from a Shelby County wheel tax increase to long-running disputes over the Memphis Street Railway's valuation. The piece also highlights local civic life, from youth organizations to downtown department store events, showing how everyday decisions and institutions have shaped Memphis over the last century.
   

2. Local, state and federal leaders target gun violence in crime commission town hall (actionnews5.com) — Memphis officials say crime is trending down, but local, state, and federal leaders just met at a Memphis Shelby Crime Commission town hall to focus on keeping that progress going. They discussed targeting stolen guns, working with 100 high‑risk residents, and expanding access to jobs and transportation as key strategies to reduce violence long term.
   

3. Delta Faces Questions Over Human Remains Handling in Memphis (aviationa2z.com) — A Tennessee family's ordeal over how Delta handled a loved one's unembalmed remains has focused attention on procedures at Memphis International Airport, where the body reportedly stayed overnight despite rules against inbound human remains after 7 p.m. The case raises questions about Delta's planning for delays, local storage capabilities, and how similar situations could affect Memphis-area families arranging final transport home.
   

4. Memphis Zoo reveals names of two Sumatran tiger cubs (wreg.com) — Memphis Zoo fans can now call the two new Sumatran tiger cubs Boneka and Kari, names chosen by public vote announced during the Memphis Tigers football game. Born during August's solar eclipse, the critically endangered cubs are thriving behind the scenes, with zookeepers sharing photos, videos, and a Tiger Cub Cam until they're ready for a public debut.
   

5. What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 19? A look back through the years (commercialappeal.com) — Memphis readers get a nostalgic look at Sept. 19 through local history, from a 2001 update on Shelby County Jail supervision changes to a 1976 Memphis State University String Quartet concert. The piece also recalls a Whitehaven bank opening and a quirky 1926 story about a college student driving a taxicab for summer work.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My Dog, Bonnie, has ran away.
    She was last seen at Lowe's on Summer Ave. If you spot her or have idea of where she could be please contact 901-486-5188 or 901-530-9484. Thank you! (Nextdoor Berclair-Highland Heights)
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    Before you assume,learn the facts. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hurt someone, feel. Before you speak, think. (Nextdoor Idlewild Historic District)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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